1 January –
Alphonse Mucha's
lithographed poster for the play Gismonda starring
Sarah Bernhardt is posted in Paris.[2] Bernhardt is so satisfied with its success that she gives Mucha a six-year contract.
24 September–31 October – The
Automobile Club de France sponsors the longest race to date, a 1,710 km (1,060 mi) event from
Bordeaux to
Agen and back. Because it is held in ten stages, it can be considered the first
rally. The first three places are taken by a
Panhard, a Panhard, and a three-wheeler
De Dion-Bouton.[4]
1 January –
Alphonse Mucha's
lithographed poster for the play Gismonda starring
Sarah Bernhardt is posted in Paris.[2] Bernhardt is so satisfied with its success that she gives Mucha a six-year contract.
24 September–31 October – The
Automobile Club de France sponsors the longest race to date, a 1,710 km (1,060 mi) event from
Bordeaux to
Agen and back. Because it is held in ten stages, it can be considered the first
rally. The first three places are taken by a
Panhard, a Panhard, and a three-wheeler
De Dion-Bouton.[4]